My wife and friends have been here before. This was my first time. I don't care for spicy foods and had reservations about eating here. I was very surprised. The food was very good. They had lots of Indian & American beers. Very good wait staff and good prices. Over half the other customers appeared to be Indian, so that says something. read more

Bayleaf offers delicious, authentic Punjabi food. It is BYOB with a corkage fee so we brought a bottle of wine to dinner. They also have a bar. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, all of which had generous portions: - Aloo tikki chaat - prepared and served fresh, this street food delicacy was a delight to try and a great start to our meal. - Spinach pakoras were crunchy, hot and tasty. Our party of 4 devoured this appetizer. - Hariyali Chicken Kebab - this was not what I expected. It was served with a gravy like a curry, when I'd expected a dry kebab dish from the grill. It was not my favorite. - Malai Kofta - yum! Not oily, just perfect. - Aloo Naan - very good, though I would've preferred paratha and was surprised that parathas weren't on the menu in a Punjabi restaurant. Ambiance is nothing to write home about. If you are craving a good, authentic north Indian meal with warm service, Bayleaf is a must visit. read more

I have come here on multiple occasions and it never disappoints. I love love love this food 10/10 every time. If you decided for a sit in meal get ready to have amazing food cooked fresh and delicious! The staff is extremely helpful and will assist with all questions and recommendations. I'm trying to work my way down the whole menu! I love the lively music and the friendly atmosphere. If you take your meal home still will not disappoint delicious from the first bite to the end!! read more

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Ordered dinner online for pick up. Order was ready on time and nice and hot when I got home! Ambiance is definitely lacking inside of here however the food?!? SO GOOD! I had the samosas, Veggie Korma, and a order of butter nann. I would order all of them again and can't wait to explore the rest of the menu! read more

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Hidden gem alert this is my first time here a good friend of mine recommended this spot for good traditional Indian food let me tell you it didn't disappoint right when you walk in great customer service everything was clean and I absolutely love how you can slightly see the chefs cooking in the kitchen with the wonderful atmosphere of the Indian music videos being played on the TV. My friend and I we ordered a strawberry lassi which was delicious then we made sure we ordered the fish Pakora which didn't disappoint at all. The flavoring on the fish had such a burst of delicious flavors with the two sauces, one of them being on the sweeter side, the red sauce and the green sauce being more on the cooler side like fresh cilantro so delicious 10 out of 10 I had the butter chicken. It comes with rice and when I tell you, I felt like I couldn't stop eating. It was so good. The portions are really a good size as well. You'll have leftovers but the butter chicken the spices were outstanding 10 out of 10. My friend, she had the fish coconut curry, which I tried as well it was so delicious the ginger in the dish set it off and I was so impressed by the fish cooked perfectly in the sauces 10 out of 10 If you haven't stopped by, I would recommend you coming with your family on a date or by yourself. This place is outstanding and it is a hidden gem also 5% off anyone that pays with cash! I will definitely be coming back like I said again 10 out of 10 read more

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The flavor of their food is consistent since the last time I gave a review (we have ordered here for several times). Although we noticed one thing which has changed, it is their portion size , but it's to be expected these days in this economy. We still love their butter chicken, Saag Paneer, goat curry and garlic naan! Love the sweet pudding/lentil dessert that they gave to cool down after a spicy meal! All in all, we will always come back to this place. read more

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Lamb chop was not as tender as I thought it would be. The seasoning was ok though. The pasanda with mushroom is the highlight. It was delicious. The Manchurian was a disappointment. I think they fried it from frozen pieces? One of the piece was still cold inside. read more

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This is a small place, with a capacity of maybe 50 people sitting. It is not pretentious, it is authentic. We were greeted by Aisha, very sweet and amicable waitress. She kindly offered us different levels of spice, and brought our drink orders very quickly. She gave us descriptions of the dishes so we could be more comfortable deciding on what to order. I love the beautiful silver bowls and servers. Then we tasted our food and it was extraordinary. We have eaten at several Indian restaurants but the flavors in this place are like none other. We all agreed it was the best Indian food we have ever had. The curry flavors were classic and amazing with an extra "lovable" little something, not sure if it was the lemongrass topping, but it was delicious. Now this has become my favorite Indian restaurant, so whenever I come back to this area I will for sure eat here again. read more

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* 4.5 stars * Loved the food. Quiet during lunch. No-frills but I could tell the other tables eating were regulars. Lamb biryani was delicious. The garlic naan was one of the best we've had! Parking is in a shared lot. read more

Ignore previous review! Take out/ordering process improved immensely! All previous issues resolved. Food is scrumptiously delicious and best around here! read more

Best Northern Indian food in town. No contest. They have a fantastic selection of curries. They make the best naan with the fluffiest texture. Most restaurants usually only have regular or garlic naan, but Bayleaf has a variety to choose from including aloo naan, chili naan, gobi naan, and more. They also have plenty of seafood and vegetarian options. I have tried several dishes including their vegetable samosa chaat, chicken tikka masala, mushroom pasanda, and saag paneer. Everything is fragrant and delicious. The perfect blend of spices. We've ordered take out and dined in. The portions are generous, so you will definitely have enough food for an extra meal the next day. The only critique I have is that they give plastic water bottles for water rather than cups of ice water when you dine in; it would be nice if they could change this to reduce plastic waste. Service is attentive and friendly. Even if you live in Austin, it is worth a drive up to Round Rock to try their food. read more

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Came back for the 2nd time and had an equally pleasant experience as my first visit. The samosa were great and the sauces served with it just elevate them! All the different dishes we ordered were great, I ordered extra spicy for the vindaloo and feel like it was still somewhat mild in my opinion but the flavors for each dish were great. I think the madras was the favorite for both me and my partner! Naan is great. Love watching the Bollywood on the TV in the background. I'll be back. read more

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Really good food... the place isn't the fanciest, but the staff were friendly and helpful. They have an extensive menu with tons of choices for all sorts of diets including vegetarian, vegan, GF and pescatarian. It's a mix of Nepali and Indian foods. The vegetable samosas were fresh and had good flavor. The texture of the naan bread was perfect. The food was hot and all tasted fresh and had the heat level we asked for (Indian spicy) I wish the masala chai was a bit less sweet and a stronger flavor. Could've been instant chai vs made the traditional way. The instant ones are never as good. We will definitely be returning. The Indian food options in Temple and Killeen are absolutely vile and this is the closest place to that area that is great, authentic and fresh. read more

Tried the Malai kofta and garlic naan when we came in a second time. Orders were slightly backed up due to multiple big party tables at dinner time on a Saturday evening. But the food was worth the wait - piping hot, delicious curry and very fresh, soft, crispy naan. Still holds the title of my favorite North Indian restaurant in Austin! read more

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Such an intimate and cozy place upon first walking there. The service was attentive, even as I asked the waiter a million questions. We were seated right away and were promptly given water bottles. We ended going with the non-vegetarian meal for 2, which was good bang for your buck, For $48, you're able to choose 2 protein entrees, dessert, and a drink. Now onto the food: - Vegetable pakora: Nice and crispy. It went well with both the green and red sauces. - Chicken skewers: This was actually slices of ground chicken. Strong flavor, tender, and included a sweet sauce. - Chicken tikka masala: The mild was a good spice for me. Very good flavor and a lot less sweeter than a lot of other restaurants. The chicken was charred, which meant it was probably skewered first and then sauced. - Lamb vindaloo: Delicious and a good portion. The set came with plain naan, which was light and fluffy. My favorite way to eat it was dunking it in the tomato based soup that was also included. The kheer rounded out our dessert round with the perfect amount of sweetness. It was a very filling meal and we ended it with Chai - also included in the set! We left very full and very happy. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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We ordered takeout from here and loved every bite. The lamb curry, malai champ, Paneer Tikka Momos and the garlic naan were all excellent, full of rich and authentic flavors. The portions were generous and packed very well. The rasmalai for dessert was soft and delicious. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I came in 15 min early for pickup and they made an exception. I only waited 5 more mins before my order was ready. The place has nice decor with full bar. We look forward to dining next time! read more

I had read in food group page that they highly recommends Bayleaf and I must say the raving recommendations are spot on! This family owned Indian restaurant seriously provides the BEST attentive service like fine dining. As soon as we walk in we're acknowledged and seated immediately. The waiter instructed us to scan the QR code to pull up the restaurant menu and boy do they offer so many classic traditional dishes! There's 178 items on the menu including drinks. Even the Chef waived from the kitchen window. That really made us feel so welcomed! Clean restaurant and all the seats were made ready for diners. The vibe is awesome and immediately when you walk in you could smell the amazing spices and aroma in the air making you more hungry! Menu: https://www.bayleafaustin.com We ordered: Mango juice - delicious! Mango lassi - the best mango lassi I've ever had! Chicken bryianna- the BEST one I've ever had! The chicken is juicy and packed with flavor. We got mild but it was still spicy after a couple bites. So good and highly recommended! Chicken tikka masala- creamy, juicy chicken, the spice is on point, and comes with rice . Rice is perfectly cooked! Highly recommended! 2 garlic naan: comes out fresh and hot! I wish there was more garlic but it was good Veggie samosas: the best veggie samosas I've ever had! So much spices in it and it was soooo freaking good! The potatoes are cooked perfectly and it's super crispy on the outside side. Not oily and the 3 dipping sauces were amazing. We love all the sauce. The mint chuctney was amazing! That should be packaged and sold! Gulab Jamun: came in 3 balls and it was the perfect sweet dessert to end our dining experience! So good! When ordering the waiter will ask you how spicy you prefer. We opted for mild but it still had a kick to it. I'm glad I didn't order medium because I would have probably died. The mild was perfect! Do I recommend this place? ABSOLUTELY They are fire! They offer legit Indian dishes that is mouthwatering and delicious. Everything is made with love and super fresh. Prices are reasonable, food is packed with flavor, and the service is impeccable. If you wanted to eat at one of the best Indian food in Austin area and be treated well, come here! We can't wait to come back! read more

Forgot to take more pictures, but have to rave about this little gem in Round Rock. Everything was absolutely delicious. I have strange food requests sometimes and the chef even came out to talk with me and make some adjustments! Beautiful, delicious food, clean and bright seating, and service with a smile. Thank you Bayleaf crew! read more

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I was quite excited to try out Bayleaf, but I feel I may have been led slightly astray. My expectation for excellent Indian restaurants are for them to have superbly flavored dishes, no matter what is ordered. Unfortunately, dining in here on a Saturday around 1:30pm, this was not the case. While certain dishes we had during lunch had stronger flavors than others within the same restaurant, ultimately I felt these dishes lacked desired depth of flavor, and were quite one note. At first, I thought this might be due to user error. For many dishes, you can specify "how spicy" you'd like it prepared. The options are "Extra Mild", "Mild", "Medium", and "Spicy" and generally correspond to increasing concentrations of capsaicin at many establishments. However, there are a few restaurants where "spicy" does not necessarily refer to capsaicin levels, but actually refers holistically to quantity of spices and herbs present, not just chilies. After dining at the restaurant, I wondered if Bayleaf fell into this category. However, after taking some of the curries I ordered home and having them as leftovers the following day, I can state with certainty that the preparation of the dishes at the restaurant failed to optimize release of the aromatics of the spices. However, after an additional 24 hours sitting in the fridge, the curries were decidedly more flavorful than what was served at the restaurant. It would be preferable to have the flavor experience at the restaurant, rather than after 24 hours. We opted for Hara Bhara Kabob, Chicken Malai Methi, Scallop Pasanda, Badam Milk, and an order of Roti. For the pasanda, a spicy level of "mild" was selected, and for the chicken malai methi, staff recommended to get that at a "medium" spicy level. Neither one ended up lighting any fire beneath my bum or on my tongue. The Hara Bhara Kabob (appetizer) appeared to be cakes of whole spices, spinach, potatoes, peas, and herbs, served with a tomato based accompaniment. The cakes appeared to be deep fried to a dark brown, almost burnt color. While they were not burnt, it did appear that the cakes were cooked too long such that the aromatics were no longer present. Imagine taking a bite of one of the kabobs, and finding whole pieces of star anise and green cardamom in your mouth while chewing---yet alarmingly being unable to taste the anise or cardamom at the source. Aside from the annoyance of having constantly remove whole spice pieces from my mouth, the texture of the cakes were nice. The light dusting of spiced salt on top of them was pleasant, and the tomato masala dipping sauce provided a nice contrast. The cashew half in the center of each was a nice touch. Unfortunately, the cakes themselves were relatively bland. Both the Pasanda and Malai Methi were equally one note. The scallops in the Pasanda were delicious, plump, and pretty juicy. The Pasanda itself had a very nice intense tomato flavor and pretty creamy, but overall it was very one note in terms of spices. The 24 hour takeout version had a better flavor profile. They both came with basmati rice. The chicken in the malai methi was also well cooked, plump, and not dry at all. Unfortunately, the flavor detected in the curry was primarily creamy. While there were cilantro, green onions, and fenugreek leaves (and I assume other spices), all those took a back seat; overall the curry was exceedingly one note bland. I was disappointed by this at the restaurant. However, after waiting 24 hours, the takeout version achieved much better flavor extraction while sitting in the fridge and surviving a brief microwave nuke. Roti: This was user error, I should have ordered a chaapati instead. Anyways, the roti seemed naan-like, except not as soft. It was rather thick, not thin. It was large, cut into 4 pieces, and more on the chewy side, rather than being thin, soft, and easy to tear. It was drizzled with some fat. I imagine it was ghee, but it didn't have that aroma. Badam Milk: Milk, almonds, green cardamom, and I suppose sweetened with some sugar, the resulting concoction was quite thick--much thicker than milk or cream, and it had a great flavor, truly the only item ordered that had achieved a great extraction from the spices. Water served at the restaurant is served as bottled water. You have a choice of chilled or room temperature water. Menus are viewed via a QR code displayed on the table. However, ordering is done with the staff members, not online. Booth seating is available along one wall leading towards the bathrooms, while the remaining tables in the room seat larger parties. There is also seating off to the side near the front windows of the restaurant. The kitchen is visible through a couple of large interior windows. Unfortunately, flavor at Bayleaf is definitely toned down, both capsaicin wise and in terms of spices. This is disappointing. References for comparison: Chennai Tiffins in Mansville, RI and Dhaba Express in Parsipanny, NJ. read more

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In a small strip mall on a side road just off Louis Henna Blvd in Round Rock. Bayleaf has to be one of the hidden gems in central Texas! A notch above typical Indian restaurants decor. I've dined there close to ten times in the last two or three years. My favorite dish is korma. Love the lamb korma and the chicken korma. They have an extensive menu and everything is made fresh. The best Indian food in central Texas! Worth a drive! read more

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This place is not trendy by any means but it serves authentic Indian food. You can smell the flavors as soon as you open the door. The serve was transparent and let us know because they had a big party there was a bit of a wait for food to come out. He was able to get us our appetizer fairly quickly then there was a delay getting our entrees. The food came out piping hot and delicious. They provide a discount for paying in cash. I will be coming back! read more

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630 pm -Placed order online for pick up. 7:24 pm : status was updated to ready . Arrived exactly at that time. When asked about my order they said they hadn't started it because they wanted to take care of the people that are dinning inside first and they were busy.... Then why take online orders and give expected pick up time? Or add a note and says "online orders are not a priority we will waste your time. " Food is good here but this is not cool. I'm hungry! read more

Best indian food I have ever had - Great prices for the amount of food you get - When I have been it hasn't been too busy - The food is clearly authentic with a wide selection of both familiar and unfamiliar choices | 9.4/10 | read more

I knew this place was going to be authentic as soon as you walked in. I was overwhelmed with menu and was eager to know what was recommended. The experienced host enlightened me on the non vegetarian dinner 4 two. It came with more than enough food. I was pleased, however, the oxtails were almost meatless and full of bone. I wasn't pleased with that, however everything was good for $42-48 bucks dinner for two. read more

I will recommend this place to anyone anyone they are asking for authentic Indian cuisine! I ordered the lobster Pasadena!!! And since ordering that five times ago I haven't ordered anything else except my visit yesterday! I tried the chicken and was equally pleased. The flavors are perfect and not overwhelming! The ambiance is very chill and layed back! The service is a bit slow for takeout. I waited 30 minutes, which isn't ideal if on lunch break! But it's sooooooo worth it! Expect the same wait if dining in. read more

Bayleaf Indian Restaurant & Bar - 67. Lobster Pasanda (GF) - Bars Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Bayleaf Indian in Round Rock. Man oh man, it is so much better than any Indian restaurant we've ever had. We might head here instead of Sangam Chettinad. They're owned and ran by a small south Indian family and they have great prices. All you see plus a strawberry lassi was $36! We got aloo poori (potato curry with fried puff bread) and butter chicken with garlic naan (flat bread), samosa, (potato and peas pastry) as appetizer. They also have a combination set for you for about $42 so you don't have to do anything thinking. We didn't see this until after we ordered so we'll definitely return. On the menu they have items that you can't really find in the States period, let alone Austin surrounding. Love their authenticity! Highly recommend! read more

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It was a small spot but service was still quick and got food in a good time. It wasn't a fine dining area as it felt congested but it's always about the food and it delivered. I had meat samosas as it's not common to see that, it tasted dry even with chutney but main course was great. Kabob portions were huge and plenty and chicken kabobs were so tender. I wanted a different naan than garlic so I got chili and it delivered. I was so full I took it home but next time I'll be back with family. read more

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So good. Authentic Indian fare right here in the neighborhood. Grab the for two special and enjoy. We will be back for sure.

Every time I visit--about every two weeks--the flavor is always spot-on. Whether it's a new dish or an old favorite, the taste never disappoints. From the first bite to the last, the food is consistently flavorful and delicious. Their attention to taste and quality shines through meal after meal. Five stars for a dining experience that never wavers in flavor or satisfaction! read more

We have been to this place in the past and liked the food, but just like other restaurants, quality has degraded with time. Ordered Hariyali Chicken Kabab (from the grill menu). And surprisingly it came with a gravy, which is completely nonsensical. On top of it, it tasted horrible. Ordered Kadahi Chicken, and it tasted like boiled chicken. No flavor at all. Chicken tikka masala had stiff chicken pieces, making it flavorless. Only OK item was Chole Bhature. Heavily disappointed. I have sent so many people to this place in the past with good recommendations, but not anymore. TBH Austin Desi food sucks. Sangam and Bayleaf were my go to places, but Bayleaf is not anymore. read more

Best chicken tikka masala in Austin! Biryani was flavorful. Their "spicy" is actually spicy so tread lightly!

Amazingly good. The madras soup is the best soup I have had. Chicken Tilkka Masala - medium heat- was on point! read more

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I've been recommended this place a couple of times and I've been on the hunt for good Indian food. We got the bread basket (different types of naan), butter chicken, and lamb biryani. Everything was so fresh and hot and perfectly spiced. The butter chicken was just the right amount of spicy and had a nice kick to it. Chicken was also really tender. Service was a little slow but they make everything fresh to order so I don't mind waiting. We came right when they opened so there was no wait but I'd recommend getting there early on a weekend! read more

Bayleaf Indian Restaurant & Bar - Bread basket, Lamb biryani, butter chicken - Bars Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Definitely not Mughlai food - disappointed. Raw flavors on the veggie biryani and soya chaap. Soya chaap Peshawari had great promise but fell short on execution with lackluster flavors. The almonds in the dish were stale too. Overall menu looks soooo tempting with dishes that remind me of India but the cooking and flavors are muted. Maybe an off day. Biryani was definitely raw with uncooked spices. Soya chaap "sizzler" served on a glass plate had raw haldi flavor and nothing else. Skip Also why provide bottled water? Reusable cups are more environment friendly? read more

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I was searching for Indian food in the area and discovered this new restaurant. I'm always up for high quality authentic Indian food with a great service and menu options. The reviews on Google and Yelp was great so I took a chance with them. I called to order my carry out entree. They answered the phone promptly and took my order and even answer my questions. They said the food would be available in 15 minutes this was lunch time on a Friday. When I arrived I could tell they're were in a lunch rush. However my food was ready and waiting. I was greeted immediately. When I got home I must say the food was very good. I had the curry goat home style curry with ginger, garlic, tomatoes and onion gravy. I had mine with rice and butter garlic naan. The goat was well flavored and tasted good. It could have been a little more tender for 5 stars. However I will be back. The portion was greatly sized and I got meaty chunks not boney selections. The naan was fresh and well seasoned. This is great dish if you like goat. I'm looking forward to a dining experience to experience to full customer service experience but carry out was on point! read more

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My husband is a huge red curry fan so he discovered Bayleaf nearby. So far, we've not eaten in but have several times ordered takeout. Now, I can admit I'm a Bayleaf chicken tikka masala addict! When I want a creamy, stew-like dish it hits the mark. It's my Indian comfort food. Definitely recommend folks give it a try. read more

Time and time again we keep coming back. We love everything about this place, the food is filled with flavor and they accommodate extra mild for us. The music to the children playing gives this place such an amazing family vibe. Portions are giant and extremely affordable. We yet again left no crumbs! Thank you for sharing your family's love of food and culture with us! read more

Bayleaf Indian Restaurant & Bar - We left no crumbs - Bars Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

It was meh. I was excited to see the chef from North India, but the food was okay. The chicken tandoori was oily, and the marination tasted weird. Raar chicken was different. I asked for medium, and their medium was spicy. This tasted and looked more like Kadai chicken. Why not just call that? This restaurant has potential, but its menu is too extensive. Serve a few items and make it well. Tasted nothing like north Indian cooking read more

When it comes to authenticity, this could be amongst the top three contender for North Indian food in Austin. The food was flavorful and had right balance and blend of spices. Service is something the business can improve and work on. Overall was happy with the food experience. read more

Bayleaf Indian Restaurant & Bar - 27. Fish Kabab - Bars Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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I went with my family for the first time. This place is a hidden gem. The food was amazing ! The coconut shrimp curry was very good and loved the chicken lollipops. The buttered and garlic naan the best I have had. Their service was awesome and the place was clean. This restaurant will be on rotation for me. We need to get the word out. This place is worth the visit. read more